Samsung Galaxy Express (GT-i8730) vs Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Express vs Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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4.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
480x800
5
MP
MP
1.3mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
2000
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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8"
OLED
OLED
2076x2152
48
MP
MP
10mp
16GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4650
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)
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17 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
+10 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Galaxy Express (GT-i8730) | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) | |
Model | Galaxy Express (GT-i8730) | Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy Express i8730 4G LTE, Samsung GT-i8730 | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold GC15S |
Country or region available | ![]() (Global, International) | ![]() Japan |
Brand | Samsung | |
Release date | 3/1/2013 | 9/4/2024, Announced: 8/13/2024 |
Depth | 9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches) | 5.1 millimeters (0.2 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 69.1 x 132.2 millimeters (2.72 x 5.2 in) | 150.2 x 155.2 millimeters (5.91 x 6.11 in) |
Weight | 139 grams (4.87 ounces) | 257 grams (9 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Folded: 10.5mm x 77.1mm x 155.2mm |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IPX8 certified: water resistant up to 1.5 meters and 30min |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Galaxy Express (GT-i8730) | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED Plus | LTPO OLED |
Screen size | 4.5" inches | 8" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~63.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~88.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 480x800 pixels | 2076x2152 pixels (1:1) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 207 PPI | 374 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 120Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | 2700nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display Extra display: OLED 6.3" (1080x2424), 422 ppi, 120Hz, HDR, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Galaxy Express (GT-i8730) | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) | |
System version | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean | Android 14 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 15 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Galaxy Express (GT-i8730) | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930 | 64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.1GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core) 3x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 4x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 305 | ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 1222235 (v10) Geekbench: 4783 (v6) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Express (GT-i8730) | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) | |
RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR2 | 16GB LPDDR5X |
Internal storage | 8GB (5GB available) | 256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1 |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Express (GT-i8730) | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
Maximum Download / Upload | 100/50 Mbps | 5000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE 800/900/1800/2600 | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79) mmWave (257, 258, 260, 261) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave |
๐ท Camera | ||
Galaxy Express (GT-i8730) | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 10.8MP telephoto f/3.1112mm1/3.2"PDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 10.5MP ultrawide f/2.2127ยฐ1/3.4"PDAF |
Main camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 25mm (lens) |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | Not supported | HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps 10-bit HDR Extra camera: 10MP wide (f/2.2 23mm 1/3.94" PDAF) |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Galaxy Express (GT-i8730) | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 1.3 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1280x1024 pixels | 3872x2592 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 23mm (lens) |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.94" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy Express (GT-i8730) | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 3 microphones |
Radio | FM (RDS) | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Galaxy Express (GT-i8730) | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | feature not registered | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Galaxy Express (GT-i8730) | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband) |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Galaxy Express (GT-i8730) | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2000 mAh | 4650 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 21W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | 75W Qi wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | 11.5 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 581 hours (24.2 days) | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Galaxy Express (GT-i8730) | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | โข Colors: White โข Samsung TouchWiz UI โข S Beam โข DLNA โข WiFi dual-band โข Java framework | โข Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose quartz โข Google Cast โข FeliCa |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Express (GT-i8730) | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.98W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body) |